Man of Iron
To the world, it is just another endurance race; to others, it's utter madness; to the competitors, it is an opportunity to cross off a new milestone. On a personal note, this would probably be one of the most momentous days kicking off 2025 for me. I watched my other half display the fruits of his labor. I witnessed the results of daily training sessions, workouts, meal plans, shakes, early nights in, no naps, sleepless nights, runny noses, blocked noses, anxiousness, excitement, and, most importantly, the joy that comes from all of these. My heart skipped a beat with every swim stroke, my anxiety hit the roof, and I found my body trembling watching him on the app throughout his bike route. My hands were sweaty holding my phone, watching him run the three loops before celebrating his amazing stride across the finish line, where I noticed my throat was completely dry, and I couldn't hold back my tears anymore. The rush of emotions continued to build inside me until I got home. ...